evolutionism
UK/,ɛvə'lʊʃənɪzəm/US/.i:vә'lu:ʃәnizm/
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Definitions
n.
The theory or belief that species develop through evolution
进化论（学说）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedevolutionout of, from
+
-ismroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
=evolutionism
evolution + -ism (doctrine) = the doctrine of evolution. Transparent abstraction from evolution.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Evolutionism gradually replaced earlier ideas of fixed species.
- 2.
The debate pitted evolutionism against creationism.